Commute is Too Much?

Question

I worked many hours and very hard at my last job, who ended up not appreciating anything I've done and let me (laid off) go a few weeks ago.

I've been on a hectic pace ever since going on some interviews & running other errands. I don't have a car and have to commute everywhere by public transportation and cabs.

I landed a job that's far from where I live, but that's the issue for most places that I do apply to. I'm exhausted, mentally & physically, and feel "shell-shocked" and on the brink of a meltdown thinking of starting up a heinous commute again.

I'm irritable, get poor sleep, etc. I need the job for obvious reasons ($ and health insurance, especially) and right now, moving is not an option.

I just don't want to crack, but feel that any commute is just too much. I feel like I have so much pressure to fulfill duties that I should do while I'm unemployed, but I'm wiped out.

I just don't know if I'm up to this again. Any suggestions? Any ways for me to get motivated?

Answer 1

stop focusing on the negatives of the situation and keep emphasizing the positives. A Job is a good thing, you get to eat and pay for necessities. Public transportation is great, you don't have to battle traffic and get in some good reading while on the bus. You are helping to ease congestion on the roads and saving the environment, and those are just a few of the positives....stop the negative cycle of your thinking and choose to think positively.

Answer 2

88 miles one way for me.

I love my commute. Its my time.

2 secrets.

turn off your phone. drive a car you like.